Overview

The Forfour is the only model from Smart with more than two seats, making it a realistic choice as a small family car. The five-door hatch has a similarly youthful feel to the compact Fortwo helped by bold styling both inside and out. If you’re after something that stands out then it’s a good choice. There’s decent space for those travelling in the back and it’s cheap to run too with a range of economical engines.

It was never a big seller and Smart dropped it after only two years on sale, so finding one can be a problem as it’s not a common sight on the used market. The base-level models are quite sparse inside and the smaller engines can be hard work, but the cdi diesels offer better performance while there’s also a high performance Brabus version.

Parkers top buying tips

As with all used purchases, do remember to get a car history check. It might just save you from an unpleasant surprise later down the line. Also, don’t forget you can use our valuation tool to get an idea of how much you should be paying for a car. You can also check our reviews section for more information about the cars you are interested in.